sponsor
Meaning: A person or organisation that provides financial support; to financially support
A sponsor is an individual or organisation that pays for or supports an event, activity, or person, often in exchange for advertising or publicity. As a verb, 'to sponsor' means to provide this support. Sponsorship is common in sports, arts, and charitable activities. A sponsor can also support someone's visa application.
Examples
- The event was sponsored by a major telecommunications company. 该活动由一家大型电信公司赞助。El evento fue patrocinado por una gran empresa de telecomunicaciones.そのイベントは大手通信会社がスポンサーでした。그 행사는 대형 통신 회사가 후원했습니다.
- Would you be willing to sponsor me for the charity marathon? 你愿意赞助我参加慈善马拉松吗?¿Estarías dispuesto a patrocinarme para el maratón benéfico?チャリティマラソンのスポンサーになっていただけますか?자선 마라톤의 후원자가 되어 주시겠습니까?
- The football team has a new shirt sponsor this season. 这支足球队本赛季有了新的球衣赞助商。El equipo de fútbol tiene un nuevo patrocinador de camisetas esta temporada.そのサッカーチームは今シーズン新しいユニフォームスポンサーがついています。그 축구팀은 이번 시즌 새로운 유니폼 스폰서가 생겼습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Late Latin 'sponsor' meaning 'surety, guarantor', from Latin 'spondere' (to pledge, promise solemnly). Originally a godparent who pledged at baptism. The commercial sponsorship sense appeared in the 1930s with radio broadcasting.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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